Smooth Relax Radio

Smooth Relax concentrates on the gentler side of popular music, bringing together familiar voices and songs with an unhurried character. Global launched the station on 8 January 2024 as a separate member of the Smooth family. Its advertised repertoire includes Lionel Richie, Adele, George Michael, Elton John, Whitney Houston and Phil Collins, giving it a broad span of established pop performers.

The music selection is built around songs rather than a single release decade. Older recordings share space with more recent ballads and vocal favourites. Its published music history includes Take That, Jennifer Rush, Crowded House and Minnie Riperton, showing how different generations and styles can meet within the same softer musical approach.

Examples such as Patience and The Power of Love put a distinctive lead vocal at the heart of the arrangement, while Don't Dream It's Over brings a band-based pop sound. Lovin' You adds a soul connection and a lighter vocal texture. This range gives Smooth Relax room to move between a dramatic ballad and a more understated performance without shifting its emphasis away from familiar melodies and gently paced songs.

The schedule is arranged into music-led morning, afternoon, evening and overnight periods. Smooth Relax is available nationally on digital radio and through Global Player. It offers a more specifically calming selection within the wider Smooth family, keeping that approach throughout the day. The combination of pop ballads, soul-influenced vocals and established standards allows the station to cross generations while maintaining the relaxed character signalled by its name.